DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN, JTCC

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Diagnostic Technician, JTCC to perform essential tasks like drawing blood and conducting ECGs. This full-time role offers a chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a commitment to quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior experience in ECG or graduate of ECG Technical/Medical Assistant training program.
• 1 year of prior experience in processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from patients using proper techniques.
• Processes and ships human specimens per protocol guidelines.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and ensures compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of arrhythmias

Blood drawing techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of blood drawing educational program

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Diagnostic Technician, JTCC

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2024-155278
• ShiftDay
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Diagnostic Technician, JTCC is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults and all related functions.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Diagnostic Technician, JTCC at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from patients within established department's policy time frames using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws intravenous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials and create hematology slides according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Maintain adequate inventory of research supplies necessary for research activities (i.e. gloves, cleaning supplies, lab jackets, study specific supplies and kits).
• Ensures lab supplies and kits are current and safely disposes of expired/closed supplies.
• Maintains the proper safety requirements with regards to the disposal and maintenance of the biohazard sharp containers.
• Ensures the maintenance and temperature recording of the -70 and -20 freezers on a weekly basis.
• Maintains the proper functionality of the laboratory eye wash.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in properly centrifuging human specimens per study specific laboratory manual guidelines.
• Processes and ships human specimens and biologic agents per protocol guidelines and Federal Regulations.
• Maintains the laboratory on a regular basis according to the Standards of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Obtains and maintains valid Dangerous Goods Shipping Certificate.
• Verifies that all patients have provided informed consent and agreed to the PK/PD/optional studies option prior to entering study specific data.
• Reviews source documents and records accurate data by keeping a log of what samples were completed on daily basis.
• Resolves lab data queries accurately and within study specific time frames.
• Coordinates with Research Nurse and/or Data Coordinator to ensure timely performance of PK/PD blood draws.
• Makes rounds on research divisions to collect specimens and/or perform ECGs as assigned.
• Performs electrocardiograms on research patients on a case by case basis.(if applicable)
• Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts (electrical, muscle, etc.).
• Places ECG chart copy on the patient's medical record and transmits the ECG immediately following the recording and verifies with research nurse.
• Cleans the lab area, re-stocks supplies, prepare lab kits at least 24 hours prior to patient visits.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Assists with the teaching of ECG procedures, venipunture and capillary techniques to associates and other technical personnel, in accordance with the established department policies.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Basic knowledge of arrhythmias and completion of a blood drawing educational program.
• 1 year of prior experience in ECG or graduate of ECG Technical/Medical Assistant training program.
• 1 year of prior experience in processing specimens.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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